Foundation Waterproofing Ottawa- A Look into the Available Methods

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• Foundation Waterproofing Ottawa- A Look into the
  Available Methods

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Building a new abode is a dream of many. And,
when it comes to building a home that would stand
the tests of time, waterproofing becomes
essential. No matter what part of the globe you
live in, moisture and water retention can ruin
the beauty and the strength of your home.
You need to consider foundation waterproofing in
Ottawa so that a step taken today can help you
reap bigger benefits tomorrow. One should also
know the fact that a single process or a
treatment would not be enough for waterproofing
your home. There is a lot that needs to be taken
into consideration. From membrane coating to
drainage system everything needs to be in place.
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Read on to explore some of the effective methods
that would be followed for attaining the
installment of an efficient system.
Dampproofing For The Foundation Walls

• The moisture controlling method, dampproofing is
  a coating applied to the walls and the floors of
  a newly constructed home. The soil moisture is
  resisted from getting into the walls, but the
  water that may seep into the basements is not
  safe from dampproofed coatings.
• Dampproofing is a coating, generally an
  asphalt-based coating that is either sprayed or
  brushed on the walls. Hiring a foundation
  specialist in Ottawa would be the best decision
  owing to the expertise and in-depth detailing
  required for the job.

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Waterproofing Paints Or Primers
When choosing paints or primers for your newly
built home do it wisely. By opting for
waterproof paints and primers, you could kill two
birds with one stone. On the one hand, the looks
of the home will be enhanced, and on the other
side, the waterproofing needs would get fulfilled.
Waterproof paint is generally a thicker version
of acrylic paint and should be applied to the
inner basement walls to reduce the water seepages
to an extent. One should know that it will not
help in addressing the issue completely. And,
while one can DIY the waterproofing paint,
foundation services in Ottawa would be required
for implementing other effective methods.
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Drainage Systems For The Exteriors

• No matter whether you are into new construction
  or repairing an old one you are never too late
  for installing a drainage system. In this
  process, the digging of the foundation is
  involved, after which a French drain pipe is
  installed.
• This process involves excavation and needs to be
  done effectively. Hiring an expert for foundation
  restoration in Ottawa would make the job simpler
  by doing the needful. As a part of exterior
  waterproofing, a waterproofing membrane is also
  applied to the exteriors in order to keep out
  water seepages.

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Drainage Systems For The Interiors

• Waterproofing is just not for the exteriors but
  the interiors as well. This method is the best
  and the convenient one in terms of costs involved
  and the mess that follows. This s helps in
  controlling the hydrostatic pressure and the
  groundwater pressure that may find its way into
  the interiors.
• Be it structural repair in Ottawa, or installment
  of a new system interior drainage system
  involves digging down the concrete floors and
  installing of the drainage pipes along with a
  sump pump system. The moment water enters the
  basement area it gets pumped away with the help
  of these sump pumps.

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Wrapping Up

• These were four popular methods deployed for
  foundation waterproofing in Ottawa. When looking
  for a reliable contractor, look for the ones that
  have experience and reputation in the field. It
  is advised to protect your homes while you can.

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